Beech ovens DCK Series User manual

Operation Manual
DCK (Duck) Oven Series.
To obtain the best results from your Beech Oven, please read the
Installation & Operation manual in its entirety before operation.
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Gas Control Cabinet Functions
Main Control Switch
The Main Control Switch is an illuminated push button:
ON / OFF
Both temperature controller & burner/s are
switched on & off at the same time by the Main
Control Switch. The Temperature Controller will
show the current oven temperature (PV) and the
set point temperature (SV). The current oven
cavity temperature (PV) is monitored at the stone
hearth (floor) level. The actual oven cavity
temperature will be higher than indicated. This is
useful if firing on timber to easily see the cooking
temperature.
The Gas Control Cabinet supply switch should always be set to OFF when any
service work or inspections occur. Disconnect power from the wall socket. All
service work should be carried out by a qualified and authorized technician.
Main Control Button illuminated
green to show gas system is on.
Main Control
Button & Indicator.
ON / OFF
Digital
Temperature
controller
Flue Over-Temperature,
Pressure Switch
Indicators
Auxiliary Output 2
–ON/OFF Button
& Indicator
(Spotlight)
Burner 1-
Reset Button &
Run / Fault
Indicator.
Burner 2-
Reset Button &
Run / Fault
Indicator.

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ON
In this state the oven will start automatically, cycling the gas system to maintain the
preset temperature or set point temperature (SV) of the oven.
The operation of the gas flame will cycle automatically from Low Flame to High Flame
or OFF as required to maintain the set point temperature.
See Digital Temperature Controller description below for more details.
Burner Indicator / Reset button
In the event of the burner failing to light, the Burner Indicator will flash and the burner/s
will go into ‘lock-out mode’. In this mode, the burner with the fault is 100% isolated; no
gas can flow.
To restart the burner from ‘lock-out mode’ (yellow flashing light) press and hold the
Burner Reset button for 2-3 seconds. If the burner fails to light after three attempts,
push the control switch so the green light is off and refer to the troubleshooting section
of this manual or call in a service professional. (for Double Burner system ensure all
burners are turned off before troubleshooting).
Gas Valve Switch shown in
(ON) position.
Burner Indicators
will flash yellow
to show a burner
fault or reset
required.

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Temperature
units
Adjustment Digit
Position <<PF
ADJUSTMENT
“SV” Set Value
Adjustment
DOWN
“SV” Set
Value
Adjustment
UP
“SV” Set
Value
“PV”
Present
Value
Auxiliary ON/OFF buttons & Indicator
A Spotlight is a common accessory in a
Beech Oven. The push button for the
spotlight will illuminate green in the on
position.
Digital Temperature Controller
The Digital Temperature controller has two (2)
main functions. To display the current oven
temperature (PV - Present Value) and an
adjustable setting to enable the operator to
determine the desired oven operating
temperature (SV - Set point value).
To change the set point (SV) temperature up or down;
•Press <<PF to move the degree of change. (i.e. to change tens or hundreds).
•Press the ▲ (up) or ▼(down) arrows until desired temperature is selected.
•Press SET to enter the information.
Auxiliary Output 2
–ON/OFF Button &
Indicator (Spotlight)

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Thermocouple
The Duck Oven thermocouple is located directly below the spotlight and is accessed
using the spotlight access panel. It is located here to give a true indication of the
temperature where the ducks are situated in the oven, unlike a pizza oven which has
the thermocouple in the floor to sense the temperature where the pizzas are cooked.
Be sure that the thermocouple probe does not protrude through the wall of the oven. It
should be located flush with the inner wall of the oven.
Use this bolt to hold the thermocouple
in place - Do not over tighten.
End of probe to sit flush with
the inside edge of wall.
Section view
Thermocouple probe and lead

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Removable Fire
grate and Fire Tray
Getting the Oven Ready with Gas
Before lighting the oven, ensure that the drip tray(s) are clean.
1. Push the main control switch to ON.
The burner should light and the oven will begin to warm up. If the burner does not light
refer to the above section “Burner Indicator / Reset Button”
2. Set the required temperature on the digital controller to the desired cooking
temperature. The top reading on the digital controller shows the actual oven
temperature. The reading below shows the required temperature.
Getting the Oven Ready with Wood
Before lighting the oven, ensure that the drip tray(s) are
clean and the ash has been removed from the fire tray.
Empty the ash from the fire tray into a sealed metal
container. Empty the ash into bin ONLY when cold.
If burning wood or charcoal, light a small fire in the fire grate
with the fire tray underneath and place the tray directly in
the opening of the oven.
Actual Oven
Temperature
Set Point (required)
Temperature
Main Control Button illuminated
green to show gas system is on.

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Sliding Door
down
Getting the Oven Ready –Gas OR Wood
IMPORTANT: Make sure the sliding door is down to
contain heat within the oven. The door should only be
lifted to hang or remove ducks from the oven.
If the oven was used the day before it should heat up in approximately 1-2 hours. If it
has been a few days it may take longer to reach the set point temperature.
NOTE: The oven should be left on for the entire cooking service. It is NOT designed to
be turned on and off when cooking each duck and will perform poorly if operated this
way.
Leave ON when
cooking

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Hot Zone with
Door Closed
Cooking Ducks in the Beech Duck Oven
One of the most important things to remember, when cooking ducks in the oven, is to
retain heat in the oven. This is best done by keeping the sliding door down when either
cooking or when the oven is not being used. By keeping the door closed the hot zone is
increased considerably.
Hot Zone with
Door Open

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Heat radiated
from Burner(s)
Rotation of ducks
Glass
Sliding
Door
Rotating the Ducks
Radiated heat from the burner may mean that the ducks need to be rotated to get an
even cook on all sides of the duck. All ovens have a minimum of 2 hanging rails which
means the ducks can be rotated within the oven so as not to overcook on any one side.
For Gas only ovens, a glass door is used to give better visuals over the cooking ducks.
This is not recommended for a wood fired oven as the glass is difficult to keep clean
from the soot from the fire. A steel plate door is preferable.
For more information on preparing and cooking Traditional Peking duck, refer to the
Duck Oven section on Beech Ovens website at www.beechovens.com or contact our
head office P) [phone]. E) [email protected]
Steel
Sliding
Door